Czech Republic: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 27% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +76.8% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from the Czech Republic dropped to X tons, falling by -12.2% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from the Czech Republic, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Turkey, Hungary, Romania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Serbia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +31.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together accounting for 74% of total exports. Turkey, Hungary, Romania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Serbia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +44.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 32% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 66%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into the Czech Republic fell to X tons, shrinking by -5.1% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to the Czech Republic, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Slovakia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +55.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports. Slovakia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +65.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, rising by 20% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +92.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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